Tran Thuc, a customer in Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi, said: "Though today is the second day of the new lunar year, a variety of fresh products are offered at the shop serving customers’ demands because many Hanoiains have changed their habit of reserving foodstuff for Tet."

Many shops in Hanoi are opening throughout the Tet holiday to serve the locals and tourists. Nguyen Thi Kim Dung, Director of the Co.opmart Ha Dong, said: “We have prepared sufficient products to serve customers throughout the Tet holiday. We have signed contracts with meat suppliers to ensure fresh meat supply.”

On Sunday, many local markets in Hanoi opened offering fresh vegetables, fish, and meat.